Resources Training tools


Resources and training tools: Training is a core part of our mission, and while hands-on training is of enormous value, there are also excellent resources out there that people can uses as self-training tools. First, remember that you already know the basics about getting the word out about your project or your group's work. Why? Because you already know how to tell a story, and storytelling -- sharing the salient facts and the core truths about that story -- are a central part of human exchange. Take this as your baseline, and use materials from us and other projects to augment and amplify the basic capacity that each of us has: to tell our stories with passion and principle. We advise our partners to follow one editorial rule in their work: don't be a liar. Tell the truth. Everything else is simply about sharpening our skills in getting out the facts and building momentum for progressive work around those truths.

Current projects, past projects, downloads and links: a work in progress...

Check back here regularly or email us for the following kinds of training tools and resources, including sample press releases, current and past campaign materials, media lists, links and more. If the links below don't load on the first pass, try clicking the reload button several times. 

Media training: a collection of resources. Click HERE to view a pdf copy of HammerHard's collection of training resources.

Media alerts and press releases: some samples. Click HERE, HERE, and HERE to view some sample media alerts and press releases in pdf format.

PSA's: the public service announcement. Click HERE to view a press release that includes a sample public service announcement for radio personalities to read over the air.

Press lists: metro Chicago area. Click HERE to view a list of major Chicago metro press outlets, including radio, television and print.

Flyers: promoting your event. Click HERE and HERE to view some sample flyers for promoting local actions.


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